Make your own unique pumpkin patch in an afternoon! Materials: Fabric (I'm using a piece 14" by 22") Natural Jute Poly Pellets Hot Glue Gun and Glue Poly-Fil (stuffing) Sewing machine, thread, needle Scissors Directions: I'm using a piece of fabric 14" long by 22'' wide. This will make a 6'' to 7'' tall finished … [Read more...]
Glass Bead Necklace
June 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Shopping in the mall I saw all the fun and colorful jewelry for summer and saw the prices! I always keep Jo An Fabric and Michaels coupons in my car for these reason, I need to stop and get some glass beads and cord. Glass beads cost me $3.00 for a bag(a lot of beads!) and leather cord for jewelry $2.00 (it is thin so the beads will … [Read more...]
Rick Rack Flowers
April 11, 2012 by 1 Comment
Can you believe these flowers are made from Rick Rack? They are so easy to make! Materials: Rick Rack (medium) Matching felt Hot Glue or Liquid Stitch Glue Scissors Clothes Pin Optional: Sewing Machine with matching thread Directions: To make a 2'' flower, cut a 40" long piece of Rick Rack (I used medium for the white … [Read more...]
Wine Cork Letter
January 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Recycle all those wine corks into something fun! Have you ever looked at how different and interesting the designs are on wine corks? Show them off by adding them to a letter. Materials: Old wine corks Glue Wood letter from craft store Cutter board and knife Optional hook for hanging letter and sand paper Directions: Gather … [Read more...]
Jingle All The Way Holiday Shadowbox Decoration
December 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This adorable decorated shadow box frame is a simple gift that anyone would love or the perfect decoration for your mantel, bookcase or wall. Materials: Shadow Box Frame (any size) Wrapping Paper or Holiday Card Stock (that will fit into frame) Stickers (any size) to spell out "Jingle All The Way" Jingle Bells that will fit inside … [Read more...]
Wooden Clothespin Painted Santa Ornament
December 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A little paint, a little time and you have these adorable Santa ornaments for your tree or gift bags! Materials: Wooden Doll Pins 3 3/4" package of 30 (sold in craft stores) Acrylic paint: red, white, black, flesh tone Paint brush(s) Snow-Tex Glittering Snow (sold in craft stores in with the paints) 20 or 18 gauge wire Star … [Read more...]
Button Snowman Pin
December 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
These cute little snowmen pins are so quick and easy (not to mention a great way to put all those spare buttons to use!). Materials: 2 buttons- smaller for head, larger for body: buttons with 2 holes 1 small pin back that will fit behind your buttons small strip of fabric or ribbon for scarf Super Glue or any strong holding … [Read more...]
Halloween Hair Accessories
October 2, 2011 by 4 Comments
So cute and easy to make, these festive hair accessories can slide onto a headband, alligator clip, or any other type of hair clip - the perfect handmade accessory for little ones this Halloween! Materials for Spider: Halloween hair accessories template {DOWNLOAD PDF HERE} Black Felt Orange ribbon 1/4" Black grosgrain … [Read more...]
Beaded Safety Pin Bracelet
August 3, 2011 by 3 Comments
This updated version is a twist on the classic safety pin bracelet with a variety of decorative beads that really dress up the bracelet and will have everyone in disbelief that it's made out of safety pins! It's easy to customize this bracelet for any occasion; use your favorite color scheme or create a bracelet with school colors, team colors, or … [Read more...]
Yo-Yo Flowers
July 6, 2011 by 3 Comments
These simple, yet adorable flowers have been around for ages, and they have recently come back into style in a big way! They are great accessories, and look cute adorning headbands, bobby pins, alligator clips - even on clothes and bags! Yo-yo flowers are super quick and easy to make, and they're a great project for beginners. Try stacking them … [Read more...]
